Easter Blossom Cookies with Chocolate Kisses (Printable)

Buttery vanilla cookies with chocolate centers and pastel sprinkles

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
02 - 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

→ Decoration

08 - 36 chocolate blossom kisses (such as Hershey's Kisses), unwrapped
09 - Pastel sprinkles or colored sanding sugar

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
03 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them into smooth balls. Roll each in pastel sprinkles or colored sanding sugar for a festive look.
07 - Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
09 - Remove from oven and immediately press a chocolate blossom kiss into the center of each cookie.
10 - Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of soft buttery cookie and melty chocolate center is pure comfort in every bite
  • Rolling dough in sprinkles turns cookie decorating into a fun hands-on activity
  • These disappear faster than any other treat at spring gatherings
02 -
  • Press the chocolate kisses in gently but firmly immediately after removing cookies from the oven, or they won't stick properly
  • Don't overbake these cookies since they continue cooking on the hot tray and you want that soft center texture
  • The sprinkles work best when rolled onto the dough balls before baking rather than sprinkled on top afterward
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it's too soft to roll into balls without sticking to your hands
  • Rotate the baking sheets halfway through for even browning, especially if your oven has hot spots

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